Hurting Someone, You Love: Respecting A Different Viewpoint

No one ever wants to cause their partner pain. Oftentimes, the worst conflicts can actually be caused by you acting with the best of intentions. The conflict caused by these types of miscommunications can be incredibly frustrating for both partners; while you may feel as though you’ve done nothing “wrong,” your partner may have a different perspective entirely. Instead of fighting about who’s in the wrong, consider conceding that you could both be right. The truth is this: reality is entirely subjective. What is a known fact to you may be fiction to your partner, and vice versa. By learning to respect and tolerate each other’s varying viewpoints, you and your partner can work to overcome almost any conflict.